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GX04 VSC

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,065 mi
Last recorded159,065 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 VSC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 159,065 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 159,065 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 142,462 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 125,960 miles

rear anti roll bar d bushes worn with slight play

Pass 5 May 2016 118,484 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Pass 26 Mar 2015 113,677 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre wearing on the edge

Fail 17 Mar 2015 113,552 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre slightly feathering

Pass 21 Mar 2014 101,234 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front tyres wearing low on 2.5mm.

advise offside rear tyre wearing inner edge and out of shape.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 26 Mar 2013 89,017 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 89,017 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 79,858 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 64,010 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2010 51,168 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 36,556 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 36,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 26,959 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 21,312 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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GX04 VSC is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 93,098 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX04 VSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GX04 VSC is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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